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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.18, 23,498.43 and 9,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.18, 23,498.43 and 9,437.80 is: 14,149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.18 : 23,498.43 = 9,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.18/23,498.43 = 9,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.18x = 23,498.43 × 9,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.18x = 221,773,482.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,773,482.65/15,673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.87

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